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Midlands 103 – one of Ireland’s largest and most popular independent radio stations – is looking for a creative and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team. We deliver integrated, multi-platform advertising solutions that connect with audiences across the Midlands and beyond — from powerful on-air campaigns to social virals, branded content, live events and premium video production. Now, we’re getting bigger — and we want someone who’s innovate and drive revenue in an energetic media environment. What You’ll Do: Drive Growth: Lead the charge on new and existing commercial opportunities, working closely with the Sales Director to shape and grow revenue streams. Manage Key Accounts: Build lasting, high-value client relationships that convert into repeat business and trusted partnerships. Understand Clients: Take the time to really understand customers’ business goals, so you can deliver tailor-made, high-impact solutions across our media platforms. Pursue New Business: Grow our client base through proactive B2B sales — direct and agency — across radio, digital, event and non-traditional revenue streams. Execute Big Ideas: Manage the delivery and sale of key commercial projects — from Awards and Expos, to premium competitions, media training masterclasses and more. What You’ll Bring:
Healthcare Assistants (HCA)
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B2B New Sales and Business Development Opportunities
Do you have what it takes to be a Top-Performing Sales Person? Would you like the opportunity to earn €100k+ this year? If so then we want to hear from you! Role details: - Please include a Cover Letter with your application.
MRHT-- - Medical Scientist, Senior
Medical Scientist, Senior (Blood Transfusion-Quality) Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore MRHT-7-25-136 There is currently one specified purpose , whole-time vacancy available in the Pathology Department at Midlands Regional Hospital at Tullamore. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Bernie Weston, Chief Medical Scientist for more information about the role. Name: Chief Medical Scientist Bernie Weston Email: bernie.weston@hse.ie Phone: 0579358385 HR Point of Contact: HSE Dublin and Midlands Region is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Name: Stephen Keane Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources - Oifigeach Cúnta Foirne Acmhainní Daonna Ríomhphost/E-mail : stephen.keane1@hse.ie | Tel|Fón : 087 1819603 Purpose of Post: To participate and supervise the provision of a Blood Transfusion service in the MRHT laboratory and to perform duties in a manner that provides a high quality service to users. To perform routine, specialised research and development testing to the highest professional standards for the greater need of the patients. Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. See https://coru.ie/aboutus/registration-boards/medical-scientists-registration-board/apply-forregistration/ OR (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021. AND (iii) Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine; MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster (UU) MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology/University College Cork. MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)/University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD). OR (iv) An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM). OR (v) Have attained the Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018. OR (vi) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999) . AND (vii) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist. AND (viii) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development. AND Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Warehouse Operative
The Role Carroll Cuisine, located in Tullamore and part of the Sofina Group, is seeking to hire a Warehouse Operative. Key duties include accurately picking stock for orders, performing quality checks on products, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely replenishment, all while keeping the warehouse clean and organized. Candidates must be flexible, as the role involves evening and weekend shifts. Your Key Responsibilities
Library Caretaker/Attendant
JOB DESCRIPTION Library Caretaker/Attendant is one of the key frontline roles in the library service, working as a member of the library team in a library service point to deliver a safe, friendly, efficient library service to the public. Key responsibilities include securing and opening the library building, ensuring the library can be enjoyed both by customers and staff, and ensuring that facilities and outside areas are well presented. The duties of the Library Caretaker/Attendant shall be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that includes a My Open Library facility, that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. Library services are provided over a six-day week and shift work is required in line with public opening hours, including a minimum of two late evenings, every Saturday and weekends. The duties of a library caretaker/attendant are varied and can involve assignment to different libraries as well as relief duties across the library network. As the Library Service is a county-wide service, staff may be required to provide cover at, and may be reassigned to, any service point within County Offaly as required by the County Librarian. Duties & Responsibilities The duties of the post of Library Caretaker/Attendant include but are not limited to the following: · Work as a member of the library team to deliver a safe, efficient and friendly service by assisting the public to access the full range of library services. · Maintain library areas (internally and externally) in good and secure order, to include but not limited to securing and opening the building, handling of alarm and security systems, alarm call-out duties, My Open Library support and the routine operation of heating, lighting, ventilation and CCTV systems as required. · Assist with event and activity programming by maintaining activity areas, e.g. movement of seating, desking, furniture, shelving, exhibition boards, equipment. Setting up and dismantling exhibitions and materials for lectures, classes, workshops etc., including setting up catering and refreshments; and post event re-organising and clean up. · Patrol the library premises, control queues and be present in public areas of the building. · Support the team in dealing with instances of anti-social behaviour, unaccompanied children, group visits and general library user management in line with Offaly County Council’s Health and Safety Policy and Child Safeguarding Policy. · Support the team to prevent the misuse of library equipment and ensure that library facilities are well presented, not interfered with or damaged, and that library property is not removed without authorisation. · Support building maintenance by carrying out basic repairs, check the building, equipment and make safe any damaged fixtures or fittings, as may be required from time to time. Report maintenance issues to supervising library manager. · Perform cleaning duties inside and outside the library building, to include tidying library grounds, recycling & refuse co-ordination, library toilet checklists as required. · Maintain standards of cleanliness and tidiness in all library and events spaces; keep entrances and exits clear. · Operate within the terms of Offaly County Council’s Safety Statement and assist with monthly Health & Safety inspections of libraries. Assist with administrative work associated with Health and Safety. · Be responsible for dealing with and signing-in and out contractors and liaise with the nominated library manager and/or OCC staff on matters of building maintenance. · Assist with maintaining the Fire Register (in conjunction with the supervising library manager), including Fire drills and other duties assigned to the role. Report health and safety hazards, assist with clean ups and respond to incidents. · Carry out basic I.T. troubleshooting and maintenance under direction as required. · Assist in the management of library collections by shelving and re-organising stock and maintaining storage areas. · Assist with deliveries including National Book Delivery services. Undertake messenger work of a local nature and make collections and deliveries between library headquarters, library branches and/or other designated offices as required. · Support staff with day-to-day delivery of My Open Library and self-service technologies. · Attend training courses as required · Any other duties that may be assigned by the nominated library manager or County Librarian. Competencies for the Post Key Competencies for the post of Library Caretaker/Attendant include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Knowledge and Understanding of the Role of Local Government · Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the role and responsibilities of Library Caretaker/Attendant. · Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the services provided by Offaly County Council and the Library Service. · Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the role of the Elected members of the Council. · Demonstrates an awareness of their own and others safety within the workplace including Health & Safety. Customer Focus · Demonstrates experience and ability to deal with members of the public. · Delivers an excellent standard of customer service in all circumstances. · Relates well to others and maintains positive working relationships. · Represent the organisation positively and professionally when dealing with members of the public and other stakeholders. Interpersonal and Organisational Skills · Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative and within a dynamic and changing work environment. · Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team. · Demonstrates problem solving skills. · Demonstrates positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm for the role. · Manages time and workload effectively. · Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Demonstrates willingness to undergo training as required in relation to new systems, procedures etc. QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship Candidates for any of the above panels must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 4. Education The candidate should have a standard of education that would enable him/her to efficiently perform their duties, and must be capable of making satisfactory reports (including written reports) on matters pertaining to the duties of the post. 5. Experience Each candidate must satisfy the local authority that he/she has adequate education, training and experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post of Library Caretaker/Attendant, Offaly Library Services. 6. Driving licence The candidate must hold a current valid driving licence for Category B free from all endorsements and be prepared to drive such vehicles as the Council may require in the performance of his/her duties. 7. Desirable criteria The ideal candidate will: · Possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to provide an excellent standard of customer service in all circumstances; PARTICULARS OF OFFICE The Post: The post is permanent, whole-time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill appropriate vacancies that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €776.71 - €798.06 per week. Duties: You shall perform such duties, including duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Job Description, as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function for which the Chief Executive is responsible. You shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. Offaly County Council may require you at its discretion to undertake other duties from time to time in addition to or as a variation of the duties of the position. It is understood that you will perform to the best of your ability all the duties of this position and any other additional or substitute duties which may reasonably be required of you and you will at all times comply with all reasonable instructions and use your best endeavours to promote the interests of Offaly County Council. Work Base: Initial assignment will be to Tullamore Central Library, Tullamore, Co.Offaly. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Reporting Arrangements: You will report directly to the County Librarian, Offaly County Council or to other such person as may be determined from time to time. Working Hours : Working hours will be based on a 39-hour week to suit library service delivery requirements. Within the 39-hour week every Saturday and evening work is scheduled as part of normal working rotas. Rotas may be amended periodically in response to service needs. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. Annual Leave: The current annual leave 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended) Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations 2014 as amended will prevail. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of the Offaly County Council Probation Policy will apply. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 : New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5%, of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Pension and retirement lump sum based on career-average pay pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory (SPC). For persons who commenced public sector employment prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (ie. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Childrens Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Retirement: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April, 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 65 years. Travel: When required to do so, holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Offaly County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Offaly County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately.
MRHT-- - Clinical Nurse Manager, Oncology
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Oncology / Haematology Inpatient Unit MRHT-6-25-130 Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore There is currently one permanent , whole-time Clinical Nurse Manager 1 – Oncology / Haematology Inpatient Unit vacancy available in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 – Oncology / Haematology Inpatient Unit from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact: Aine Corcoran Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore Email: aine.corcoran@hse.ie Tel: 057 935 8910 Paula McElligott Divisional Nurse Manager Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore Email: paula.mcelligott@hse.ie Tel: 057 935 8993 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Arthur Hosken HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: arthur.hosken@hse.ie Tel: 087 431 7223 Purpose of the Post: To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area of responsibility. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 – Oncology / Haematology Inpatient Unit will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student / adaptation nurses where this is appropriate. A specific component of this Clinical Nurse Manager 1 role is the scheduling of patients for SACT and supportive therapies within the Oncology / Haematology Inpatient Unit. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: - (i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. AND (ii) Have at least 3 years post registration full-time experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full-time experience) of which 1 year post registration full-time experience (or an aggregate of 1 year post registration full-time experience) must be in the speciality area of Oncology / Haematology or related area. AND (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. AND (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). AND (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. *Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland). Post Specific Requirements:
Reserve Defence Forces
The Reserve Defence Forces are now accepting applications for the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve. We are looking for men and women from all backgrounds who enjoy working as part of a team. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 39 years of age on date of enlistment. Former members of the PDF or RDF with a minimum of one (1) years' service, can apply to join the RDF up to the age of 45 years of age. (We cannot accept applications from persons under 18 years of age). CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Re-Enlistment Permanent Defence Forces
These terms and conditions are to establish a generic framework to be applied on the occasion where former enlisted personnel of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), with particular skillsets that are not available in the PDF at that time, make an application for re-enlistment in the PDF. The re-enlistment shall only be considered in circumstances where there is a requirement, identified by the Chief of Staff, arising in terms of a deficiency in personnel, military capability or expertise in the PDF that cannot be resolved in a sustainable or timely manner from within existing personnel resources within the relevant Service or Corps. The Chief of Staff will make a recommendation to the Minister on the merits of any application, in serving to address such a deficiency in the PDF. Approval for the re-enlistment of former PDF personnel rests solely with the Minister, on the advice of the Chief of Staff. The Ministers decision in such cases shall be final. Any former enlisted member of the PDF applying for re-enlistment under these arrangements, must satisfy the following requirements: i) meet the medical classification and grading as set out in the provisions of Defence Force Regulations A12; ii) meet such educational, certification, and professional requirements for the relevant appointment to which they are to be re-enlisted; iii) applicants with more than two years’ service should have a minimum military conduct rating of ‘good’ upon previous discharge from PDF, applicants with less than two years previous service may be considered for eligibility on the basis of possessing a conduct rating of not less than ‘fair’ on discharge. iv) pass such security clearance requirements as may be determined by the Chief of Staff from time to time. Persons who are not eligible to apply include those who: • have already retired from the public service on medical grounds, or • were otherwise compulsorily retired from the PDF, or • are in receipt of a disability pension/allowance from any source, or • have a minimum potential service of not less than 6 months to serve to normal retiring age for the rank (as set out in Defence Force Regulations A10). Where the Minister approves the re-enlistment of a former enlisted member of the PDF, the following shall apply: • He/she shall be re-enlisted at the substantive rank at which he/she had retired. • Starting pay on re-enlistment will be at the corresponding point on the pay scale that was applicable immediately prior to his/her retirement1. • He/she will be required to undertake an Induction Programme, to be determined by the Chief of Staff. • The specific terms and conditions applicable under these arrangements, including rates of pay, allowances, occupational pension scheme terms and conditions, employee pension contributions, Social Insurance class, etc., will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s public service employment history to date. • The individual will be re-enlisted for an initial period of up to three years’ service (but not less than six months). Decisions regarding the period of re-enlistment to be offered rests with the Minister. • During the three year period, the individual shall not be eligible to apply for or be considered for promotion to any higher rank but, without prejudice to the entitlement of others, may have access to career courses (with the exception of PNCO course) and overseas deployment (subject to selection criteria published from time to time and dependent on the duration of the enlistment). During this initial three year period of appointment, the individual will be posted to a temporary appointment. • Personnel who re-enlist under these terms and conditions will not be required to pay discharge by purchase rates if they leave of their own volition at any during their initial period of re-enlistment up to 3 years. They may, however, be subject to incur an additional specific undertaking for training provided during that period, should they undertake such training. • Two months prior to the completion of the period of enlistment and on foot of an application from the individual concerned, an extension to the period of enlistment may be offered to the individual concerned, subject to the recommendation of Chief of Staff to the Minister as to the suitability of the applicant for such appointment in terms of continuing to address a deficiency in military capability or expertise in the PDF and a suitable vacancy existing in the establishment. In reaching this decision, the Minister may take into account any other matters as he considers appropriate and reasonable in the case and his decision in such cases shall be final. • Where the individual receives the extension to the period of enlistment, and the aggregate period of re-enlistment exceeds three years, previous service in respect of that individual but excluding the aggregate period of three years served on re-enlistment will thereafter be reckonable in respect of eligibility for future promotion competitions. • The following pension(s) will be immediately subject to abatement* in accordance with the relevant Defence Forces pension scheme rules and / or Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (the 2012 Act) : any Defence Forces occupational pension that is currently in payment to the applicant, or that comes into payment to him/her during the period of reemployment, and any other civil or public service occupational pension already in payment to the applicant, or that comes into payment to him/her during the period of reemployment. *Reduction, suspension or otherwise as the case may be. Further information in relation to Permanent Defence Force occupational pensions is attached at Annex A. ANNEX A PDF OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEME TERMS Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) may qualify for occupational pension and retirement gratuity (i.e. superannuation benefits) subject to certain terms and conditions. The main defined benefits under the PDF superannuation schemes are: • occupational pension, • retirement gratuity (lump sum) or death in service gratuity, and • spouses’/civil partner’s and children’s contributory pensions. On re-joining the PDF, a person’s specific occupational pension terms will be determined under the relevant legislation based on their public service employment history to date, e.g.; • whether they were employed in a pensionable job elsewhere in the public service immediately before re-joining the PDF; or • how long they have been out of public service pensionable employment since retiring from the PDF. Note: Payment of a retired member’s existing Defence Forces pension ceases immediately from the date of re-joining the PDF, for the duration of their reenlistment. Payment will resume on the date immediately following final retirement/discharge date (see FAQ). All persons joining the public service as (post-1/1/2013) new entrants are required to pay appropriate personal pension contributions (PPC) from salary towards their superannuation benefits. As a result, PPC higher pay scales/allowances apply to enlisted personnel joining (or re-joining) the PDF on or after 1 January 2013 as members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Enlisted personnel in the PDF are also insurable for full PRSI and, on that basis, their occupational pensions are integrated with the Social Insurance code. Integration means that entitlement to the range of Social Insurance benefits is taken into account when calculating the amount of occupational pension payable. Under standard public service arrangements, integration of occupational pension with the Social Insurance system begins from the time the occupational pension starts payment. The occupational pension is reduced from the start by a Social Insurance (State Pension Contributory) offset, regardless of whether the person has reached State Pension age. Integration applies to occupational pension benefits and employee pension contributions, but not to retirement lump sum. Modified integration arrangements apply to enlisted personnel under the pre-April 2004 Defence Forces pension schemes2.All public servants must also pay an Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) at appropriate rates. (The ASC replaced the ‘Pension-Related Deduction’ with effect from 1 January 2019). In general, all new entrants to the PDF and the public service who join on or after 1 January 2013 are required to be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. For practical purposes, the main exception is where on re-joining the public service on or after 1 January 2013, a person has worked in pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service employment in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-joining: they will resume membership of the relevant pre2013 pension scheme – see below. For PDF members, the key provisions of membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • It is a Public Service defined benefit scheme, based on Career-Average Earnings. • Retirement benefits – pension and lump sum – are based primarily on % of pensionable earnings throughout a person’s public service career as a Single Pension Scheme member. • The ‘vesting period’ for the Single Scheme is 24 months i.e., the minimum period of time that a person must pay into the scheme before becoming eligible for retirement benefits. • For PDF members of the Single Scheme, their compulsory retirement ages or (where applicable) upper service limits are as provided under DFRs pursuant to the Defence Acts 1954-2015. • A minimum pension age of 50 applies. This means that occupational pension and gratuity (lump sum) will not normally be payable immediately on retirement/discharge unless the person serves to age 50 with at least 2 years’ pensionable service in the Single Scheme. • Where leaving the PDF before age 50 and have the vesting period, payment of retirement benefits is normally deferred to the social insurance Contributory State Pension (CSP) age.3 • PDF members pay a 7.5% employee contribution from salary towards their Single Scheme benefits, as well as an Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) Occupational pension (but not lump sum) is subject to integration with the Social Insurance system. Different pension scheme terms may apply, where the applicant for re-enlistment: (i) has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service appointment/position in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-enlistment to the PDF, or (ii) immediately before 1 January 2013 has been in pensionable employment in the Public Service and is currently on a career break or absent on special leave with/without pay. The specific (pre-2013) pension scheme terms and conditions will be determined, and offered to such applicants, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with their prior public service employment history and the relevant pension rules (including the ’40-year cap’ – see below). The provisions of the Single Scheme are fundamentally different to, and completely distinct from, pre-2013 public service pension schemes (i.e. they are mutually exclusive). If a person already holds retirement benefits from previous public service employment under pre-2013 public service pension scheme(s), they cannot transfer (aggregate) or import those benefits to/with the Single Scheme and vice versa. Where an applicant for re-enlistment already has an existing entitlement to pre-2013 public service retirement benefits, those retirement benefits remain to be administered under the provisions of those pre-2013 scheme(s). The aggregation of such previous pre-2013 pensionable service with any subsequent period of ‘pre-2013’ pensionable service following re-enlistment to the PDF, is subject to the overriding ’40-year cap’ applicable under all pre-2013 public service pension schemes. Declarations, pension-accrual, etc.: Under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, former PDF members who re-enlist will be required to declare: • any prior public service, or • any pre-existing entitlements to a Public Service retirement benefit (whether in payment or preserved), or • existing remuneration from any other Public Service employment, or • any such employment in which they received a payment-in-lieu of pension in respect of such service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Re-Commissioning Officers
From time to time, the Department of Defence receives correspondence from former Permanent Defence Force (PDF) personnel who have left the service and now wish to re-join. The purpose of these terms and conditions is to establish a generic framework to be applied on the occasion where former Officers of the PDF, with particular skillsets that are not available in the PDF at that time can make an application to be re-commissioned in the PDF. Former Officers of the Permanent Defence Force, may make an application to the Minister for Defence to be re-commissioned in the PDF. The re-commissioning shall only be considered in circumstances where there is a requirement, identified by the Chief of Staff, arising in terms of a deficiency in personnel, military capability or expertise in the PDF that cannot be resolved in a sustainable or timely manner from within existing personnel resources within the relevant Service. Persons who: • have already retired from the public service on medical grounds, or • were otherwise compulsorily retired from the PDF, or • are in receipt of a disability pension/allowance from any source, or • already retired from the public service under a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) or Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) or similar such scheme, which specifies they are not eligible to return to employment, • have a minimum potential service of less than three (3) years to serve to normal retiring age for the rank are not eligible to apply. See below for details of other re-commissioning requirements. As former Officers are no longer members of the PDF all applications for re-commissioning must be addressed to the Minister for Defence in the first instance. When notified by the Minister of any such application the Chief of Staff will make a recommendation to the Minister on the merits of the application. The Secretary General, Department of Defence, will also be required to provide a recommendation on each application. Decisions on recommending the re-commissioning of former officers rests solely with the Minister. Any such decision shall be made on the basis of his/her determination as to the contribution the individual can make to the maintenance and sustainability of essential Defence Forces capability. The Ministers decision in such cases shall be final. Where the Minister determines that a retired officer should be re-commissioned in the context of the above, the following provisions shall apply: • He/she shall be re-commissioned at the substantive rank at which they had retired. Starting pay on re-commissioning will be at the corresponding point on the pay scale that was applicable immediately prior to his/her retirement reflecting the current rates in operation for the rank. • The specific terms and conditions applicable under these arrangements, including rates of pay, allowances, occupational pension scheme terms and conditions, employee pension contributions, Social Insurance class, etc., will be determined on the basis of the applicant's public service employment history to date. • A short service commission of three years will, initially, be offered to successful applicants for re-commissioning. Applicants should note that the President may, subject to the provisions of the Defence Act, 1954, refuse to accept the resignation of a commission or refuse to grant permission for an Officer to voluntarily retire. • During the period of the short service commission, the individual shall not be eligible to apply for or to be considered for promotion to any higher rank but, without prejudice to the entitlement of others, shall have access to career courses (not including command and staff courses) and overseas deployment. Solely during the period of the short service commission, the position will not be included in the Defence Force Regulation CS4 establishment. Six months prior to the completion of the short service commission, and on foot of an application from the officer concerned, a commission without time limitation may be offered to the officer concerned, subject to the advice of the Secretary General and the Chief of Staff. In reaching his decision, the Minister may take into account any other relevant matters as he considers appropriate and reasonable in the case and his decision in such cases shall be final. • Where a commission without time limitation has been granted, such Officers will be assigned a post within the establishment. Previous service in respect of that Officer, but excluding the period of the short service commission, will thereafter be reckonable in respect of eligibility for future promotion competitions. Any former officer applying for re-commissioning under these arrangements, must satisfy the following requirements: i) meet the medical classification and grading as set out in the provisions of Defence Force Regulations A 12; ii) meet such educational, certification, and professional requirements for the relevant appointment to which they are to be re-commissioned; iii) pass such security clearance requirements as may be determined by the Chief of Staff from time to time. The following pension(s) will be immediately subject to abatement* in accordance with the relevant Defence Forces pension scheme rules and / or Section 52 of the Public • Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (the 2012 Act): ANNEX A PDF OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEME TERMS Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) may qualify for occupational pension and retirement gratuity (i.e. superannuation benefits) subject to certain terms and conditions. The main defined benefits under the PDF superannuation schemes are: • occupational pension, • retirement gratuity (lump sum) or death in service gratuity, and • spouses'/civil partner's and children's contributory pensions. On re-joining the PDF, a person's specific occupational pension terms will be determined in the context of their public service employment history to date e.g. ; whether they were employed elsewhere in the public service immediately before re-joining the PDF; or how long they have been out of public service employment. All persons joining the public service since 6 April 1995 are required to pay personal pension contributions (PPC) towards their superannuation benefits and PPC pay scales apply in their case. They are also insurable for full PRSI and, on that basis, their occupational pensions are integrated with the Social Insurance code. Integration means that their entitlement to the range of Social Insurance benefits is taken into account when calculating the amount of occupational pension payable. Under standard public service arrangements, integration of occupational pension with the Social Insurance system begins from the time the occupational pension starts payment. The occupational pension is reduced from the start by a Social Insurance (State Pension Contributory) offset, regardless of whether the person has reached State Pension age. Integration applies to occupational pension benefits and employee pension contributions, but not to retirement lump sum. The Pension Related Deduction under FEMPI provisions is payable regardless of date of joining the public service. The Public Service Pay and Pension Act 2017 provides for the conversion of the PRD into a permanent Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) from 1 January 2019. In general, all new entrants to the PDF and the public service who join on or after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme unless they: (i) have immediately preceding prior pensionable public service without a break of more than 26 weeks, or (ii) are returning under the same contract of employment. Full details of the Single Scheme are at http://singlepensionscheme.gov.ie/ For PDF members, the key provisions of membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • Retirement benefits are based on 'career average earnings' (not final salary). • The 'vesting period' for the Single Scheme is 24 months i.e., the minimum period that a person must pay into the scheme before becoming eligible for retirement benefits. • For PDF members of the Single Scheme, their compulsory retirement ages or (where applicable) upper service limits are as provided under DFRs pursuant to the Defence Acts 1954-2011. • A minimum pension age of 50 applies. This means that occupational pension and gratuity (lump sum) will not normally be payable immediately on retirement unless the person serves to age 50 with at least 2 years' pensionable service in the Single Scheme. Where leaving the PDF before age 50, benefits are preserved and generally payable in line with, and linked to, the social welfare State Pension age (currently 66 rising to age 67 from 2021 and 68 from 2028). • A 7.5% employee superannuation contribution applies to PDF personnel regardless of rank. • Occupational pension is subject to integration with the Social Insurance system. Where the applicant: (i) has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service appointment in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-appointment to the PDF, or (ii) immediately before 1 January 2013 has been and is currently on a career break or absent on special leave with/without pay from the Public Service, different pension scheme terms may apply. The specific (pre-2013) pension scheme terms and conditions will be determined, and offeredto such applicants, on a case-by-case basis in the context of their public service employment history with their prior public service employment history and the relevant pension rules (including the '40-year cap' — see below). The provisions of the Single Scheme are fundamentally different to, and completely distinct from, pre-2013 public service pension schemes (i.e. they are mutually exclusive). If a person already holds retirement benefits from previous public service employment under pre-2013 public service pension scheme(s), they cannot transfer (aggregate) or import those benefits to/with the Single Scheme and visa versa. Where an applicant already has an existingentitlement to pre-2013 public service retirement benefits, those retirement benefits remain to be administered under the provisions of those pre-2013 scheme(s). The aggregation of such previous pre-2013 pensionable service with any subsequent period of 'pre-2013' pensionable service following re-appointment to the PDF, is subject to the overriding '40-year cap' applicable under all pre-2013 public service pension schemes.. Declarations, pension-accrual, etc.: Under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, appointees will be required to declare: • any prior public service, or • any pre-existing entitlements to a Public Service retirement benefit (whether in payment or preserved), or • existing remuneration from any other Public Service employment, or • any such employment in which they received a payment-in-lieu of pension in respect of such service. In addition, the 2012 Act applies a 40-year limit on the total service that can be counted towards occupational pension where a person has been a member of more than one 'pre-2013' public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme). This may have implications for any person who has already acquired occupational pension rights in a previous Public Service employment and, on re-joining the PDF, does not become a member of the Single Scheme. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
